The following links have been divided into six resource groups. You may begin with
"Residential" and walk through each of the resource groups to gather information you
desire. Or, you may go to any one resource group to gather specific information you need.
"Residential" and walk through each of the resource groups to gather information you
desire. Or, you may go to any one resource group to gather specific information you need.
LINKS TO HELPFUL RESOURCES
 | RESIDENTIAL |
consider a sober living home. For about $400 a month you share a room with
another person(s) who is committed to living sober as a resident. There is a daily
curfew and you are expected to work and/or go to school. For listings, go to;
Sober Living Network of Southern California
| PERSONAL |
and a social security card. To start you will need your birth certificate to apply for
a social security card which you need to get a California ID or driver's license. If
you have lost a document and need a duplicate you can obtain a duplicate birth
certificate at the Hall of Records in the county where you were born. See listings;
California State Association of Counties (To find Birth Certificates) Click Here
Social Security Office Locator Click Here
CA DMV Field Office Locator Click Here
| EDUCATIONAL |
education program in your community. If you desire to begin college, you may
choose to start at a community college. To find out the closest schools, go to;
Adult Education Provider Directory Click Here
CA Community College Listings Click Here
Financial Aid On Line Application
VOCATIONAL
To assist you as you seek employment, the state of California offers One-Stop
Career Centers where you can learn to fill out applications and create a resume.
At the One-Stop Centers, you can also use the Internet to look for jobs. Other
services are also provided. Temp agencies are another good job resource. If you are
interested in construction or other skilled trades, you may want to look into an
apprenticeship (learner) program. For your local listings, go to;
Job Star Los Angeles (inc; Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura)
One-Stop Career Centers Click Here go to: one-stop career center PDF
Labor Ready Office Locator Click Here
CA Apprenticeship Programs Click Here
| SOCIAL |
success as you re-enter society. Also listed here are Tattoo removal programs and low
cost medical clinics. For women on parole, especially with children, there are helpful
resources under Social Services (also listed are resources for men).
Community Service
Boys & Girls Club of America Click Here
Red Cross http://www.redcross.org
Salvation Army salvationarmy.org
YMCA http://www.ymca.net/find_your_ymca/
12-Step Recovery Programs
Celebrate Recovery
Overcomer's Outreach Click Here
Alateen (Alanon) Click Here
Tattoo Removal Programs
State Recommended Click Here
Clean Arms For Community Click Here
Homeboy Industries http://www.homeboy-industries.org
Low Cost Medical Clinics
Medical Care Services County Listings (under 21) http://www.dhs.ca.gov/MCS
Low Cost & Free Medical Clinics in Southern California Click Here
Family Counseling
Yahoo Search Type in "family counseling near (your city) CA" Click Here
California Department of Social Services
(Including services for women and women with children)
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Christ. As we build our life walking in his example and following his teaching, we
experience God's blessings daily (Matthew 6:33). To grow spiritually, you should
immediately connect with a Christian church. You may want to ask the pastor if
you could be matched with a mentor to meet with weekly for your first few
months. A mentor can disciple you in God's Word and provide accountability and
fellowship. There are many healthy Christian churches in every community. We
have listed a few websites to assist you in finding a church if needed.
California Southern Baptist Church Locator Click Here Go to, Church Search
Calvary Chapel Church Locator Click Here
Assemblies of God Church Directory Click Here
Foursquare Church Locator http://www.foursquare.org/locator/
Victory Outreach Directory Click Here
Yahoo Search Type in "Christian churches near (your city) CA Click Here
| CORRECTIONAL |
Justice (formerly, CYA) has 15 parole offices in the Northern and Southern Regions
of the state. They are listed below and with facility locations at; Click Here
Southern Region
Gang Services 600 St. Paul Ave Suite 105 Los Angeles 90017 213 977-6881
Inland 5700 Division St. 2nd Fl. Riverside 92506 909 782-3214
L.A. Metro 600 St. Paul Ave Suite 110 Los Angeles 90017 213 977-6868
Watts 9110 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles 90002 323 277-4530
The Los Angeles County Department of Probation (Juvenile) facility locations
| OTHER LINKS |
Bureau of Justice Statistics Click Here
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (facilities) Click Here
DJJ Division of Juvenile Justice (formerly, CYA) Click Here
Families Against California Three Strikes (FACTS) Click Here
International Bible Society Click Here
Juvenile Defense Law Firm Click Here
Pacific Youth Correctional Ministries (PYCM)
Prison Fellowship Click Here
Prison Law Office Click Here
Prisons.com (more helpful links) Click Here
Parolee Rights and Responsibilities Handbook Click Here
Women of Substance, Men of Honor, Inc Click Here
CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS Click Here
CHAPLAIN CHARLIE CORUM
Youthful Offender Resource Network
A project of Pacific Youth Correctional Ministries
"I was in prison and you came to visit me" Matthew 25: 36
Youthful Offender Resource Network
A project of Pacific Youth Correctional Ministries
"I was in prison and you came to visit me" Matthew 25: 36
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